Under the Radar All-Staters: 2A and 1A
For whatever reason, certain guys stay under the radar. Much as Prep Hoops tries to see every player in the state, we know there are a lot of great players that have escaped our attention, and haven’t gotten much love…
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Continue ReadingFor whatever reason, certain guys stay under the radar. Much as Prep Hoops tries to see every player in the state, we know there are a lot of great players that have escaped our attention, and haven’t gotten much love from any of the media across the state.
Here are a few players receiving all-state honors who haven’t gotten much publicity:
Kobe Hoover, senior, Washington County – 2A 2nd team:
The 6-foot senior went down fighting. He ripped off 32 points with seven 3-pointers against Valley Heights, then wound up his career with 21, including six 3’s against eventual state-champion Hanover.
Brady Frickey, senior, Ellis – 2A 2nd team:
Frickey was a playmaking guard for the Railroaders who fell in the playoffs to top-ranked Hoxie. The 5-foot-10 senior was one of the most productive players in the west, racking up 19.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, while also dishing 2.6 assists to his teammates.
Mark Bogner, senior, Erie – 2A 3rd team:
Bogner will be playing golf at the next level, but he’s got some serious touch on the basketball court too. Erie was one of the top 2A teams this year, and he was the leader. He followed up an honorable mention honor as a junior with 13.4 points and 3.5 boards as a senior.
Jordy Dolloff, sophomore, Wichita Classical – 1A Div. 1 3rd team:
Dolloff is emerging as one of the top small school guards in the state. The 5-foot-10 sophomore produced across the board – 12.8 points, 3,7 boards, 2.5 assists, 2.4 steals last season.
Brady Deges, junior, South Gray – 1A Div. 1 3rd team:
Deges has been the perfect complement to Aaron Skidmore for a couple of years now. He can bomb away from deep – he once made 10 3’s in a game – and also make the athletic plays at both ends. South Gray was right there to the end, coming up just short against Olpe in the finals. In the semi-finals against Ness City, the junior produced 18 points to get by the Railroaders.
Jett Vincent, sophomore, Wheatland-Grinnell – 1A Div 2 2nd team:
A 6-foot-2 guy who can play inside and out, Vincent is an emerging 2023 star on both the gridiron and the hardwood. His athleticism and competitiveness helped him produce 13.4 points and 6.5 rebounds as a sophomore.
Jacob Jueneman, senior, Hanover – 1A Div 2 2nd team:
With so much talent around him, Jacob Jueneman wasn’t always called upon to score, but he did average 10.6 points as a senior. It was at the defensive end and on the glass that the big, physical senior made his biggest contribution. He pulled down 8.9 boards per game despite often resting long periods during blowouts. The 6-foot-4 senior showed what he could do in the biggest games. In the semifinal and final games, he combined to hit 10-16 from the field, 6-6 from the line, and a total of 26 points.